“Although seven committees indicated, as at Thursday, that their reports are ready, four actually submitted their full reports by noon of Friday, May 16, 2014.
‘State of Residence should replace State of Origin’ – Atedo Peterside
National Conference delegate Mr Atedo Peterside is the founder and chairman of Stanbic IBTC Bank and chairman of the Federal Government’s technical committee on privatisation.
13 per cent derivation: Ijaw Youth threaten to cripple Nigeria’s oil production
“The Niger Delta people are still willing, ready and capable of bringing the Nigeria economy to its knees.”
Committeesrecieves proposals for creation of 31 new states
The committee on political restructuring and forms of government yesterday said it has received proposals for the creation of 31 new states across the country.
Nigeria’s Accountant General argues against split of AGF office
“The agitation for the split of the office of the Accountant General… is more of an emotional issue against the Federal Government”.
CONFAB Committee retains 13 percent derivation
After three weeks of debate the National Conference committee on devolution of power finally resolved to retain the 13 percent derivation formula and onshore/offshore as provided in the constitution.
Boko Haram and National Conference by Mbasekei Martin Obono
In some climes, humanity and development mean everything. But in ours, politics and religion has replaced everything.
Committee on Public Service recommends part-time legislature
The Committee on Public Service yesterday said legislators at both State and Federal levels should be on part-time basis and their remunerations should be comparable to other arms of government. The committee also recommended the amendment of the portion of the constitution that requires the president to appoint at least one minister from each state…